# Sign Regulations in Minerva, Ohio

Sign permit rules, size and height limits, setbacks, and ordinance citations for Minerva, Ohio, compiled by PermitPal from the jurisdiction's published municipal code.

- **Jurisdiction:** Minerva, Ohio (OH)
- **Canonical page:** https://permitpal.io/sign-regulations/ohio/minerva
- **Data last verified:** 2025-04-11
- **Source:** [amlegal municipal code](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/minerva/latest/minerva_oh/0-0-0-11500)

## At a glance

Minerva, Ohio regulates 20 sign types across 4 zoning districts. Freestanding Sign - Poles in the Commercial/Business Districts (B1, B2) zoning district are capped at 40 feet tall and 250 square feet, with a 5 feet from the property line setback (Sec. 1335.05(c)(2)A). Most commercial signs in Minerva require a permit.

## Sign rules by zoning district (4 zones)

| Zoning District | Sign Types Regulated | Max Height | Max Area | Permit Required |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| General Regulations For All Zones | 11 | 10 feet | 50 square feet | — |
| Residential Districts (R1, R2, R3) | 3 | 8 feet | 35 square feet | — |
| Commercial/Business Districts (B1, B2) | 6 | 40 feet | 250 square feet | — |
| Industrial District | 6 | 40 feet | 250 square feet | — |

## Zone-by-zone sign requirements (sample of 3 of 4 zones)

### General Regulations For All Zones

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | 3 feet from the property line | — | On the premises that are the subject of sale, rental, or lease | — | 1335.05(a)(2) |
| Construction/Development Sign | 10 feet | 50 square feet | — | 10 feet from the established right of way | — | On the premises of a construction or development project | — | 1335.05(a)(3) |
| Directional Sign | — | 8 square feet | — | 3 feet from any right of way | — | On premises | — | 1335.05(a)(4) |
| Political Sign | 6 feet | 6 square feet (residential areas), 16 square feet (non-residential areas) | — | — | — | Private property with owner's consent | — | 1335.05(a)(5) |
| Name Plate | — | 2 square feet | — | — | — | Affixed flush against the building | — | 1335.05(a)(6) |
| Garage, Porch, Basement or Auction Sale Sign | — | 6 square feet | — | 3 feet back from any property line or street right of way | — | On the premises of the site of the sale | — | 1335.05(a)(8) |
| Memorial Sign or Tablet, Historical Plaque | — | 4 square feet | — | — | — | Affixed to a permanent foundation | — | 1335.05(a)(9) |
| Window Sign | — | — | — | — | — | In windows | — | 1335.05(a)(10) |

### Commercial/Business Districts (B1, B2)

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Pole | 40 feet | 250 square feet | — | 5 feet from the property line | 1 per occupancy | On premises | — | 1335.05(c)(2)A |
| Freestanding Sign - Ground | 10 feet | 50 square feet | — | 5 feet from the property line or street right of way | 1 per occupancy | On premises | — | 1335.05(c)(2)B |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per occupancy | On premises | — | 1335.05(c)(3) |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per occupancy | On premises | — | 1335.05(c)(4) |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per business | On awning | — | 1335.05(c)(7) |
| Off Premises Billboard Sign | — | 35 square feet | — | 10 feet from the established right of way or property line | — | On premises | — | 1335.05(c)(8) |

### Industrial District

| Sign Type | Max Height | Max Area | Max Width | Setback | Signs Allowed | Location | Permit Required | Ordinance Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freestanding Sign - Pole | 40 feet | 250 square feet | — | 5 feet from the property line | 1 per occupancy | On premises | — | 1335.05(c)(2)A |
| Freestanding Sign - Ground | 10 feet | 50 square feet | — | 5 feet from the property line or street right of way | 1 per occupancy | On premises | — | 1335.05(c)(2)B |
| Wall Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per occupancy | On premises | — | 1335.05(c)(3) |
| Projecting Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per occupancy | On premises | — | 1335.05(c)(4) |
| Awning Sign | — | — | — | — | 1 per business | On awning | — | 1335.05(c)(7) |
| Off Premises Billboard Sign | — | 35 square feet | — | 10 feet from the established right of way or property line | — | On premises | — | 1335.05(c)(8) |

## Prohibited signs in Minerva

- Any sign which no longer advertises or identifies a bona fide business, service, product, or activity within the building or on the property to which the sign is a part herein referred to as an abandoned sign.
- Any sign located in such a manner or place so as to constitute a hazard to traffic or visibility in any way.
- Any flashing or animated sign or part thereof which depicts movement or change of lights as a means to depict action. This does not include automatic changeable copy signs such as a time and temperature sign which changes on an alternating cycle.
- Any billboard or off premises signs in excess of thirty-five feet.
- Roof signs.
- Any sign attached or otherwise applied to trees, bus shelters, benches, trash receptacles, newspaper vending machines, vending machines in general, or other unapproved supporting structures.
- Bare bulb illuminations.
- Any sign that obstructs or interferes with any windows, doors, fire escape, stairway, ladder, or opening intended to provide light, air, ingress or egress from any building.
- Any sign utilizing symbols which imitate or resemble official traffic or government signs or signals such as flashing arrows or words such as stop, go, or slow as may be deemed to constitute a deterrent to traffic flow.
- Any sign located within any public right of way except as may be otherwise permitted by this chapter.
- Any moving sign or device designed to attract attention including any part which moves or appears to move by any means, including fluttering, flashing, osculating, or set in motion by atmospheric movements including but not limited to pennants, propellers, or discs, etc.
- Any sign which utilizes a flame as a source of light.
- Any portable/temporary free standing sign which is not permanently attached to any building, structure or foundation which can be transported to other locations, including signs painted on or displayed on vehicles or trailers parked in public places and used primarily for the purpose of advertising except as may be permitted in Section 1335.07.
- Any sign projecting over or located within any public right of way or public sidewalk.
- Any temporary signs or banners except as specifically permitted by this chapter.
- Any sign not expressly permitted by this chapter.
- Strings of lights shall not be used for the purpose of advertising or attracting attention when not part of a sign. The only exception to this provision will be for such illuminations utilized in conjunction with Christmas tree sales during the months of November and December. This does not include Christmas lights.
- Any sign attached to utility poles.

## Signs exempt from permit in Minerva

- Signs used by churches, synagogues, or civic organizations including bulletin boards.
- Real estate signs.
- Construction/development signs.
- Directional/information signs.
- Political signs.
- Name plates.
- Traffic control or other governmental signs.
- Window signs.
- Garage, porch, basement sale signs.
- Auction signs.
- Holiday or special event declarations.
- Memorial signs, historical placques or tablets.
- Incidental signs.
- Signs erected for public conveniences showing the location of such things as bus stops, telephones and other public conveniences.
- Re-painting and repairs.

## Sign plan & submission notes

- In obtaining a permit, the applicant may apply to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a variance from certain provisions of this chapter.

## Full detail

This page publishes an overview of every zoning district plus a sample of 3 districts in full. Complete zone-by-zone requirements for all 4 zoning districts in Minerva — every sign type, every field — are available with a free PermitPal account: https://app.permitpal.io/?address=Minerva+OH&override=true&utm_source=landing&utm_medium=city-page&utm_campaign=city-minerva

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